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AMMP Accelerator


THE ADVANCED MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROGRAM (AMMP) ACCELERATOR
April 30 - August 16, 2024, Houghton, MI

The Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program (AMMP) Accelerator is a 3-month course focused on companies that are pre-revenue and have (ideally) early-stage operations. The Accelerator is a summer program based in Houghton, MI.

The program is industry agnostic, but focused on the design and development of new materials. The curriculum is designed to support underrepresented entrepreneurs (rural, minority, women, and others) to accelerate company growth in the Upper Midwest Region. The AMMP Accelerator will accept early stage companies that:

  • Are focused in advance materials & manufacturing

  • Have a strong technology & founders with an initial business plan

  • Will benefit from coaching and local resources to reach investor-readiness

Applications are open until March 7th, learn more and apply at the link below.

Earlier Event: April 24
PIN Leaders Program Kick-Off
Later Event: May 2
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